New York 2025 Session Status: Introduced

S5655 — Relates to void provisions in construction contracts

Last action — Senate Floor Calendar

  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed Senate
  4. 4
    Passed Assembly
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced February 26, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

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Summary

Voids provisions in construction contracts requiring retainage as expressly provided for by section seven hundred fifty-six-c of the general business law in an amount exceeding five percent of the contract sum.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. SUBSTITUTED BY A5405

  2. ADVANCED TO THIRD READING

  3. 2ND REPORT CAL.

  4. 1ST REPORT CAL.1412

  5. REFERRED TO CONSUMER PROTECTION

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 218 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

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Not signed on (218)

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Frequently asked questions

What does S5655 do?
Voids provisions in construction contracts requiring retainage as expressly provided for by section seven hundred fifty-six-c of the general business law in an amount exceeding five percent of the contract sum.
Who sponsors S5655?
S5655 is sponsored by Christopher Ryan.
What is the current status of S5655?
This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced February 26, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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